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I give layered IX some loft by putting 1/2" longitudinal, non-tapered pleats in the middle layer. (A 1/2" pleat takes 1" of width out of the fabric.) They are about 4" apart. The pleats tend to lay down, but they provide spacers that are more than twice the thickness of the Insultex, and serve as stand-offs for the adjacent layers.

In my 3 layer Top Blanket (coming soon!) the middle layer will have them alternating, one on one side, then one on the other side, so that the middle layer of IX will have a small air gap above and below.

Mac:
Your killing me!!!!! I really like the looks of this item and what all if can do. Just one more thing I've got to figure out how to pay for...........or there could be modifications on this end.........will let you know.

I give layered IX some loft by putting 1/2" longitudinal, non-tapered pleats in the middle layer. (A 1/2" pleat takes 1" of width out of the fabric.) They are about 4" apart. The pleats tend to lay down, but they provide spacers that are more than twice the thickness of the Insultex, and serve as stand-offs for the adjacent layers.

Brilliant! Such a simple solution to the need for an air gap. Thanks for the description.